[midnight witch]

put gas in it for the first time in a while. 17.5 mpg, $63.69 to fill the tank lmao

that should get me through until i move back across the country in a few months...

also made an appointment with a shop to get the highway vibration looked at and my credit card is cowering in fear

 

[Cepega]

Filled up yesterday, clicked off automatically right at $69.00 for 13 some gallons.

Today - Installed Stabilus hood lifts.

 

[ckev70]

04 Accord v6.: Replaced 3 transmission mounts. 2 were damaged and expected the other to be fatigued.
Challenges:
Locating my 14 MM deep socket. Borrowed from neighbor. Need to reorg tools.
Lower rear transmission, Inner bolt - Couldn't get a socket in and not much room with jack supporting trans. Used open end wrench
Lower front transmission mount: Getting front lower nut installed. Stud going through was at an angle (engine/trans was more on driver side adding to the challenge

 

[t-rd]

04 Accord v6.: Replaced 3 transmission mounts. 2 were damaged and expected the other to be fatigued.
Challenges:
Locating my 14 MM deep socket. Borrowed from neighbor. Need to reorg tools.
Lower rear transmission, Inner bolt - Couldn't get a socket in and not much room with jack supporting trans. Used open end wrench
Lower front transmission mount: Getting front lower nut installed. Stud going through was at an angle (engine/trans was more on driver side adding to the challenge

3/8" drive ratchet with a 6" extension + a 14mm crowsfoot. That's how I did it. Or you can use a wobble extension.

 

[t-rd]

Removed inside driver's side b-pillar trim and cleaned it up using laundry detergent and a toothbrush, then hung it up to air dry. Passenger side next.

I will have to remove the headliner at some point and refinish it using some other cloth.

 

[Cepega]

Removed inside driver's side b-pillar trim and cleaned it up using laundry detergent and a toothbrush, then hang it up to air dry. Passenger side next.

I will have to remove the headliner at some point and refinish it using some other cloth.

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That's why I hate gray interior.

 

[Cepega]

Received Mitsuboshi serpentine belt made in Taiwan and it looks quite good. The lots of sparkles in it made me wonder about it though.
I settled on the brand since it was more twice the cost cheaper of OEM that had the Honda plastered on it and because Mitsuboshi is the OEM supplier. OEM Idler pulley probably won't make in for the weekend wrenching.

 

[t-rd]

That's why I hate gray interior.

Doesn't mean that tan or black is immune to dirt. You just can't see dirt on black 😂 out of sight out of mind? I have black leather and I still clean the seats.

 

[RMN]

also made an appointment with a shop to get the highway vibration looked at and my credit card is cowering in fear

Wonder what that turns up. Mine has been doing it for a while now.

 

[ckev70]

3/8" drive ratchet with a 6" extension + a 14mm crowsfoot. That's how I did it. Or you can use a wobble extension.

Got to add crowsfoot to the tools arsenal.

 

[overdrivex]

Added a quart of oil...still need to replace the PCV or try a piston soak. Or both.

 

[Doberman07]

Filled up 49.7L (Ultramar)
Drove 372km using 49.7L (Shell)
= 13.36L/100km (17.6MPG)

Awful

 

[t-rd]

Rear c-pillar trims cleaned up. Then you realize that the headliner is way too dirty also 😂 Also an interesting view of the rear side curtain air bag.

 

[motmot5000]

Today I got new tires and alignment all around. Splurged and got the Michelin defender set. $882 before warranties. Much smoother than the off brand tires I got from the hole-in-the wall spot down the street mixed with the toyo tires I had in the rear at approximately 7-8 years old and 120,000 miles…

There was still decent tread on the rear tires because I never rotated them. There was a flat spot on the right rear that had been driving me nuts for a while.

Definitely gonna stay on top of the maintenance of these tires tho, I can’t imagine neglecting them after spending 1/3 of what I paid for the car itself!

 

[midnight witch]

changed the oil and washed it

 

[midnight witch]

just got a call from the shop; both axles have slight tears on the outer cv boots but are in good shape otherwise and the vibration is caused by something in the transmission

r.i.p

 

[visionguru]

just got a call from the shop; both axles have slight tears on the outer cv boots but are in good shape otherwise and the vibration is caused by something in the transmission

r.i.p

What was the reason they condemned transmission? The intermediate shaft bearing, out-of balance drive shaft, even out-of balanced tires/wheels could have also caused vibration at speeds.

 

[DerekWildstar]

just got a call from the shop; both axles have slight tears on the outer cv boots but are in good shape otherwise and the vibration is caused by something in the transmission

r.i.p

Going to replace the transmission, or switch to a different vehicle entirely?

 

[midnight witch]

i was planning to bring the car with me when i move but now i'm debating just selling it instead

 

[qman]

just got a call from the shop; both axles have slight tears on the outer cv boots but are in good shape otherwise and the vibration is caused by something in the transmission

r.i.p

did you check fluid level? when I bought my first Accord the front end shook like the entire thing was gonna fall off. topped off the fluid and all was well.